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A photograph of a section of a painting. The work fills the image, and consists of various painted elements that have been cut up and collaged together, including three figures, two of which are wearing armour, a black cat, framed pictures, a candlestick and a door.
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Spike Island Film

A film made by Spike Island to share their WEVAA Pro­gramme 2021 – 2024.

Posted
14/05/25

As part of the West of England Visual Arts Alliance programme, Spike Island developed a programme of commissions and artist development. This film shares the outcome of the programme, including interviews with commissioned artists.

The West of England Visual Arts Alliance (WEVAA), is a partnership that aims to transform Bristol and the West of England into a place where the visual arts can thrive, providing critical opportunities and support to enable artists, curators and young people to develop their careers and achieve their potential. Find out more here.

Watch the Spike Island film below. You can find out more about Spike Island and their programme here.

A photograph of a section of a painting. The work fills the image, and consists of various painted elements that have been cut up and collaged together, including three figures, two of which are wearing armour, a black cat, framed pictures, a candlestick and a door.
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WEVAA is led by Spike Island and VASW, with partners Bath Spa School of Art, Film and Media, Bristol City Council, The Brunswick Club, Creative Youth Network, Super Culture, North Somerset Council and the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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